According to a study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging, older adults with hearing loss lose brain tissue faster and to a greater degree than adults with normal hearing.
Hearing aid manufacturers have been making great strides by using Apple technology. Now, with the introduction of the Apple Watch and new apps created to work with it, wearers can adjust their hearing experiences right from their wrist.
An 8th grader from Rochester MN has found a way to prolong the life of hearing aid batteries by an astounding 80%.
New study suggests hearing aids appear to improve the balance in older adults with hearing loss and may decrease fall risk.
We first posted these blogs many months ago, but re-posting them has become an annual tradition for Shohet Ear Associates. We are wishing you all a fulfilling, safe and peaceful New Year. Happy Holidays! With the holiday season upon us, many families will be coming together to visit and celebrate the season. Relatives and friends [...]
According to a new study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," eating two or more servings of fish per week decreased the risk of hearing loss.
Current research shows that children with hearing impairment benefit greatly when they wear their hearing aids on a regular basis. But parents are so metimes challenged by getting their kids to consistently wear them. No matter the age of your child, there are strategies that you can take to keep the hearing aids on your child.
Did you know that babies can be fitted with hearing aids as soon as 1 month? Early intervention is key for future success in attaining speech, language and development. Read on for resources for parents.
Parents are sometimes ambivalent about having their children wear hearing aids. The results from the Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss study showed that, for kids with mild hearing loss, there is direct relationship between the length of hearing aid usage and speech and language outcomes.
A brand new Sleeping Baby Hearing Test app developed by my colleague and friend, Dr. Eric Kraus, can potentially save the hearing, speech and intellectual development of babies worldwide.